Centro Cultural Carioca
The story-house of the Theatre Street and its balconies overlooking the Royal Portuguese Reading House 12052 have many stories to tell. It worked in the house, between the decades of 30 and 60, the famous Eldorado Dancing *, frequented by artists most popular brazilian singers like Ciro Monteiro, Raul de Barros, Mario Lago and Elizeth Cardoso.
And as the meaning of Eldorado is a land of dreams and joy, the Centro Cultural Carioca follows his calling, rescuing the cultural life of the area where they were born the famous musical revues signed by Walter Pinto and Carlos Machado.
But the story of the building of eclectic architecture of the early twentieth century does not stop there. Eldorado was in the hall of the singer Orlando Silva, then at the height of his career, first heard the famous brazilian song "Carinhoso", interpreted by the author, Pixinguinha. Crazed by the Music, Orlando invited João de Barros, to write the lyrics. Recording took place in 1937 and thus was born one of the classics of Brazilian music.
* The Dancings worked as follows: the gentlemen were given tickets to arrive. Danced with the women dancers, who taught them the secrets of the dance (the entry of women of the family was not well regarded ...). They received cards which were chopped up on the way out. The dancers paid according to the amount of time dancing or music.
Rua do Teatro, 37 - Praça Tiradentes, Center, Rio de Janeiro - RJ
www.centroculturalcarioca.com.br
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Address: Centro Cultural Carioca Rua do Teatro, 37 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20050-190Activities near to Centro Cultural Carioca
| Royal Portuguese Reading Cabinet (historical_index) - A good program in downtown Rio de Janeiro is to know the Royal Portuguese Reading founded on May 14, 1837. It's a fast ride, but worth knowing closely the true jewel neomanuelino architectural style, especially for those who like old libraries and places to breathe literature.
Project of the Portuguese architect Rafael da Silva e Castro, it was erected between the pattern of exuberant Gothic-Renaissance effect at the time of the Port... Address: Endereço:‎ R. Luiz de Camões, 30 - Centro Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20051-020 Distance: 0.08km from the Centro Cultural Carioca |  |
| Carlos Gomes Theater (theater) - First was the establishment in a luxury hotel, until in 1872 the owner decided to turn it into a playhouse. The place became known as Casino Theatre Franco-brésilien.In 1880, the theater changed hands, and with that his name was also changed, Sant'Anna Theatre renamed in honor of the wife of the new owner.The only drama came to receive its current name in 1904 when the then owner died and the property was purchased by Pascoal Segreto. ... Address: Teatro Carlos Gomes Pc Tiradentes, 19 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20060-070 Distance: 0.13km from the Centro Cultural Carioca | |
| Centro Municipal de Arte Hélio Oiticica (theater) - The Municipal Art Center Hélio Oiticica is housed in a neoclassical building of the nineteenth century, an area of 1,950 sq.m, with exhibition galleries of exhibits that receive national and international artists and a conference room.The unit houses, preserves and disseminates the work of artist Helio Oiticica and follows the standards of the great world centers, with sophisticated security systems, HVAC and lighting.Rua LuÃs de CamÃ... Address: R. Luiz de Camões, 68 - Centro Rio de Janeiro - RJ Distance: 0.13km from the Centro Cultural Carioca | |
| Tiradentes Square in Rio (sightseeing) - In the center of the square is the oldest public statue in Rio de Janeiro. Inaugurated by Dom Pedro II in 1862, Dom Pedro I honor her as a symbol of the strength of the Empire. On a horse, and surrounded by indigenous allegories, the Emperor has in hand the "Manifesto to Friendly Nations," he announced to the world the independence of Brazil. Surrounding the square, are two of the most important theaters in Rio - Carlos Gomes, 1905, and... Address: Praça Tiradentes - Centro Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20060-070 Distance: 0.15km from the Centro Cultural Carioca |  |
| Ballroom dancing at Gafieira Estudantina (activity) -
Gafieira Estudantina was created in the '20s, more precisely in the year 1928. Founded by a law student, which is derived the name "Estudantina MUSICAL," was home to the popularization of Brazilian music in the midst of intellectuals and bohemians.
Originally opened in Paysandu Street, was, years later, transferred to Praça José de Alencar. In 1942 he was transferred to Tiradentes Square, where on ... Address: Praça Tiradentes, 79 /, 81 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20060-070, Brazil Distance: 0.23km from the Centro Cultural Carioca | |
| Confeitaria Colombo (historical) - A living portrait of Belle Époque in Rio in March and the appreciation of gastronomy in the city, Colombo Confectioners still retains much of its Art Nouveau style of the early century.
His famous Belgian mirrors, windows and their frames in rosewood, Italian marble countertops, chandeliers, floor, and beautiful furnishings remain intact, the same way as they were admired by many famous individuals who not only helped to write the h... Address: R. Gonçalves Dias, 32 - Centro Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20050-030 Distance: 0.33km from the Centro Cultural Carioca |  |
| Convento de Santo Antônio (historical) - The Convent of Santo Antonio do Rio de Janeiro is located at Largo da Carioca, on the hill of St. Anthony. The convent way, along with the nearby Church of the Third Order of St. Francis of Penance, one of the oldest and most important remaining colonial assemblies in Rio de Janeiro.http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convento_de_Santo_Ant%C3%B4nio_(Rio_de_Janeiro) Address: Restauro do Convento de Santo Antônio - CEPAC Largo da Carioca - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ Distance: 0.34km from the Centro Cultural Carioca |  |
| Day of St. Sebastian Celebrations (festival) - On January 20th, Rio celebrates the Day of St. Sebastian, patron of the city. To celebrate the date, festive processions and processions are organized by the Archdiocese.
According to the Municipal Guard, over one hundred agents acts to control the city during the procession in honor of the patron. The procession passes through the streets of Tijuca, the Center and the Glory.
Unlike other cities, Rio has its holiday on the da... Address: Catedral de São Sebastião‎ Av. República do Chile - Centro Rio de Janeiro, 20031-170 Distance: 0.40km from the Centro Cultural Carioca | |
| Largo da Carioca (sightseeing) - The history of the Largo da Carioca is closely linked to the Convent of Santo Antonio. The Convent had its origins in a small chapel, which stood on the banks of the pond that was occupied in 1592 by Franciscan friars, Fray Antonio Martyrs and Frei Antonio das Chagas. However, its construction only began in June 1608 under the presidency of Frei Vicente do Salvador and in 1615 opened a part of the Convent and Church of Santo Antonio, wh... Address: Largo da Carioca - Centro Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20050-020 Distance: 0.44km from the Centro Cultural Carioca |  |
| Feira Rio Antigo (market) - The Fair, held at the Polo Business Centre, the Novo Rio Antigo, transforms Lavradio and vicinity in a large outdoor market, with 18,000 to 20,000 visitors each edition and approximately 400 exhibitors, with exhibition and sale of antiques, rare and curious, handicrafts, books, music, fashion and a lot of interesting .Furthermore, the bars and restaurants put their tables on the street, in an atmosphere of fun and joy, making Saturday a... Address: R. do Lavrádio - Centro Rio de Janeiro - RJ Distance: 0.49km from the Centro Cultural Carioca | |
| Glauce Rocha Theater (theater) - Theatre Glauce Rocha has a privileged location - at Rio Branco Avenue, the main business artery of Rio de Janeiro, next to the bohemian Cinelândia and Lapa, in front of the Carioca Station of the Metro. Stage for almost five decades of cutting-edge pieces, the Theatre is an important cultural area of Rio, administered by Funarte, and available for companies and theater groups, by edict.
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Av. Rio Branco, 179 - Centro, Rio ... Address: Address:‎ Av. Rio Branco, 179 - Centro Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20040-007, Brazil Distance: 0.52km from the Centro Cultural Carioca |
Restaurants near to Centro Cultural Carioca
Quinta do Bacalhau is a International restaurant that is roughly 0.10km from Centro Cultural Carioca and can be found at Rua do Teatro, 5
Cacau Show - Saara is a Dessert restaurant that is roughly 0.21km from Centro Cultural Carioca and can be found at R. Bueno Aires, 180
The Cacao Show was born 20 years ago from a small enterprise and today has branches throughout Brazil. Only the city of Rio de Janeiro has about 50 stores. Bars are handmade chocolates, truffles, chocolates, Easter eggs and in several flavors, with pepper, liquor, cherry, hazelnut, and more. Diversity by default for any chocoholic. Cacau ...Bar Luiz - Bar Centro is a Pub restaurant that is roughly 0.21km from Centro Cultural Carioca and can be found at Rua da Carioca, 39
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